Tag: Customer Experience

Tourism declines, spending slows, and drivers push back: the economic impact of UK policy and tech

UK tourism hit by policy changes, says WTTThe UK tourism industry is under fire as international visitor spending fell by over £2bn in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) blames government policies, including scrapping...

This week in CX: the accessibility wake-up call and AI’s rising role

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored the state of mobile app accessibility and the urgent need for improvement, the rising expectations around video content, and how AI is reshaping predictive...

Neurodiversity and the customer/employee experience

In the wake of DEI rollbacks and that crushing feeling the world is recessing at an alarming pace, seeing designers, brands and employers continue to improve the experience for neurodiverse people is a refreshing positive.In many cases, the challenge is...

American Airlines promises free Wi-Fi for loyalty members to elevate in-flight experience

American Airlines has announced it will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi to AAdvantage loyalty programme members on more than two million flights annually starting January 2026, in partnership with AT&T.The move is part of a wider push to enhance the customer...

Green skills gap widens, Vivo launches mental health campaign, and marketplaces disrupt shopping search

UK faces green skills gap as demand for sustainability roles growsAccording to Indeed, more than a quarter of UK employers are struggling to fill sustainability roles due to skills shortages. Nearly half of jobseekers cite a lack of qualifications or...

PolyAI redefines voice automation with transparent, scalable Agent Studio launch

PolyAI has rolled out the latest evolution of its flagship platform—Agent Studio. Built from the ground up to be voice-first and omnichannel, this release gives enterprises unparalleled command over how their AI agents behave, learn, and serve.“It’s exciting to introduce...

Sprout Social’s new AI tools help brands find the perfect influencer match

Sprout Social has launched a revamped version of its influencer marketing platform to redefine how brands discover, evaluate, and collaborate with influencers in a digital age driven by relevance, personalisation, and trust.“Influencer marketing is no longer optional—it’s essential for brands...

Adobe and Antom team up to localise payments and digital marketing across Asia

Adobe has joined forces with Antom, a unified merchant payment and digital solutions provider under Ant International, to elevate its Asian customer experience. The partnership will deliver seamless, secure, and localised payment options while expanding Adobe’s presence across diverse Asian...

Brits are worried, Nvidia’s betting big on AI, and HR’s still catching up

UK business confidence hits two-year low amid tax hikes and US trade tensions  UK business confidence has dropped to its lowest point in over two years, driven by tax concerns and fears of Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, according to the...

Smarter support starts here: Capgemini and Google Cloud launch agentic AI solutions

Capgemini has unveiled a major new initiative with Google Cloud to redefine customer experience (CX) through advanced agentic AI. The companies will leverage intelligent automation and real-time insights to streamline support services and boost customer and employee satisfaction.The initiative will...